Tom Rathman

While many new NFL team coaches bring along staff from their former organizations, Madden says that 49er Coach Jim Tomsula, who’s been with the team for years, faces the task of assembling his own staff as Tom Rathman is the only remaining assistant coach from the Harbaugh era.

Halfway through the week and the 49ers are sticking to the fundamentals for their game against the Lions. They will continue to stress ball security and feature a balance attack with their new Jumbo Package. Unlike the rest of the league, San Francisco doesn’t have to worry if their long snapper gets injured.